Current active course description (last updated 2023/24)
Introduction to research methods in social sciences
ME118S
Current active course description (last updated 2023/24)

Introduction to research methods in social sciences

ME118S
ME118S provides students with an introduction to research methods in the social sciences. Students are introduced to qualitative, quantitative and digital research methods.

ME118S gives students an introduction to research methods for the social sciences. This includes both methods for collecting research data as well as approaches for analysing research data.

Central topics in ME118S is:

- Research designs in the social sciences

- philosophy of science

- qualitative methods

- quantitative methods

- digital methods

- research ethics

Basic requirement for university admission.

Knowledge:

  • Basic knowledge of social science research methods, including developing appropriate research questions, research designs and sampling strategies.
  • Familiarity with quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistical analyses and multiple linear/logistic regression analysis.
  • Insight into qualitative analysis of data material from interviews, observation and digital sources.
  • Knowledge of basic guidelines for research ethics.

Skills

  • awareness of core concepts in research methods
  • competency in statistical software/practical skills in quanitative analysis.
  • ability to assess ethical challenges in research designs
  • ability to utilize different approaches of collecting and analysing research data

General competencies

  • be able to plan and conduct a simple research project
  • ability to disseminate knowledge of research methods
temporary student liscence for statistical software (max 50$ per semester)
Theory topic. Mandatory or optional depending on program affiliation.
Lectures 4-6 hours per. week January-April according to the lecture schedule. Group exercises with guidance and PC lab (digital or physical). The exercise plan with number and requirements is presented at the start of the semester.
Evaluated annually by the students through course surveys.

6 hours written school exam (Spring 2023)

6 hours off-campus exam (from Spring 2024)

None
No prerequisites

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

ME119S - Introductory Courses in qualitative and quantitative methods in Social Science - 10 credits

ME122S - Introductory Courses in qualitative and quantitative methods in Social Science - 10 credits

ME123S - Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Science - 10 credits

33707-2 - Generell sosiologi og sosiologisk analyse - 10 credits

ME118LS - Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences - 10 credits

ME224F - Social Science Research Methods - 10 credits

MET1001 - Research Methods - 7.5 credits

MET1002 - Research Methods for Auditing and Accounting - 5 credits

SOS107 - Social Science Research Methods and Term Paper - 10 credits

MET2003 - Social Science Method and Knowledge Development - 10 credits

MET1007 - Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Science - 10 credits

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Course language
Norwegian
Credits
10
Bodø, Levanger
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
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